Questions about Firebirds

**sick85chevyc10** · 05-05-2008, 11:51 AM

As far as Firebirds go what are all of the differences between 1997 and 1998 and up in the v8. I'm wondering if I would be wasting my money on anything older than a 1998. How do the 97s run compared to the 98s and up?

**Weston_24** · 05-05-2008, 12:06 PM

98 and newer have an LS1 compared to the LT1. The body style also has some changes (most notable being the more rounded front end). You won't be wasting your money a LT1 car...I have owned one and I was very pleased with it, however I do like my LS1 better.

**blackbirdbrain89** · 05-05-2008, 01:02 PM

if ur going to spend ur money get a ls1 car. the lt1 are nice if we where still in the 90's but the ls1 is 100x better of a car then a lt1. the ls1 makes more power its lighter and 30 times eazer to work on

**hutch1999** · 05-05-2008, 06:58 PM

ive had both and I like my ls1 better

**lemons12** · 05-05-2008, 09:33 PM

lt1 makesw power quicker.. but ls1 makes about 50 more hp and i think 40 tq??? ls1 has aluminum block and lt1 has iron i think.. lt1 optispark

.. ls1 looks better..

**Hot Black Trans-Am** · 05-05-2008, 11:45 PM

LT1 has better low end and sounds better, but LS1 has better upper range and everything else. The best part no Opti-spark with the LS1! That alone is the only reason needed to get a LS1.

rapter34 · 05-05-2008, 11:49 PM

lt1 feels much more old school power. it very torquey. the ls1 feels much stronger higher up and it revs much nicer. i feel more confident with the ls1 though out the power band. id say if your going to spend the money get an ls1.

**GULLETT17** · 05-06-2008, 04:35 AM

i agree with what everyone has said about the lt1 vs ls1, but imo both are amazing cars and you are definately not wastin your money with pre 98 . . . get what you like!

**sick85chevyc10** · 05-06-2008, 10:46 AM

Thanks guys, the only the I dont like about the pre 98s is the nose, i just can't make myself like it.

**lemons12** · 05-06-2008, 04:52 PM

Originally Posted by Hot Black Trans-Am

LT1 has better low end and sounds better, but LS1 has better upper range and everything else. The best part no Opti-spark with the LS1! That alone is the only reason needed to get a LS1.

i havnt ever heard a better lt1 than an ls1??.. sure theres the given few.. but overall..

Originally Posted by sick85chevyc10

Thanks guys, the only the I dont like about the pre 98s is the nose, i just can't make myself like it.

lt1 camaro noses dont look bad at all.. i dont care for the TA lt1s unless it has that aftermarket ram air hood..